Midwestern Colleges for a 21 on the ACT

What Midwestern colleges accept a 21 ACT score?

These Midwestern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 21 on your ACTs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 214 Midwestern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 21 ACT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good ACT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of ACT scores from students admitted to all Midwestern colleges

Is a 21 ACT good?

A score of 21 is a little better than average. It situates you in the top 57th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 2 million ACT test takers. This score signifies your slightly above average performance in answering questions in the English, Math, Reading and Science sections of the exam. The ACT is scored out of a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 1, meaning your 21 score represents 58% of the total possible points. If a 21 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 21

Let's examine how a 21 ACT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

  • Male: A 21 is 0.7 points (3%) higher than the average male ACT score of 20.3
  • Female: A 21 is 0.4 points (2%) higher than the average female ACT score of 20.6

Race/ethnicity

  • White: A 21 is 0.7 points (3%) lower than the average white ACT score of 21.7
  • Black: A 21 is 4.7 points (29%) higher than the average black ACT score of 16.3
  • Hispanic: A 21 is 2.7 points (15%) higher than the average Hispanic ACT score of 18.3
  • Asian: A 21 is 3.9 points (16%) lower than the average Asian ACT score of 24.9
  • Pacific Islander: A 21 is 3.8 points (22%) higher than the average Pacific Islander ACT score of 17.2
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: A 21 is 4.1 points (24%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native ACT score of 16.9
  • Two or more races: A 21 is 0.4 points (2%) higher than the average two or more races ACT score of 20.6

All groups

  • All Students: A 21 is 0.7 points higher than the average ACT score for all students of 20.3

What is the SAT equivalent to a 21 ACT score?

A 21 on the ACT translates to a 1080 on the SAT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 21 ACT score?

Scoring a 21 on the ACT places you in the 57th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 57% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 2 million students sit for the ACT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,140,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 860,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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List of 21 ACT Colleges

Displaying 214 colleges where your 21 ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 630 target schools (good chance), 156 reach (harder) schools and 345 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

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23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 821enrollment
  • $28,443net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Apr 1

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Walsh University
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North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

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23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#20 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,309enrollment
  • $20,032net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1320SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance64%

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Quincy University
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Quincy, IL

Quincy University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,307enrollment
  • $11,985net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance49%

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Ripon College
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Ripon, WI

Ripon College

Private 4 Year

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23 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 766enrollment
  • $21,999net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance75%

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $18,665net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance75%

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Indiana University East
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Richmond, IN
 

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

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#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,039enrollment
  • $8,837net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Aug 18

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Hiram College
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Hiram, OH

Hiram College

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

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#26 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,018enrollment
  • $19,384net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance94%

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Huntington University
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Huntington, IN
 

Huntington University

Private 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,472enrollment
  • $20,066net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance75%

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Upper Iowa University
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Fayette, IA
 

Upper Iowa University

Private 4 Year

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21 Average ACT Score

 

#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $24,563net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1050SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance54%

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Northwestern College
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Saint Paul, MN
 

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

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24 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $25,704net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1311SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance88%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Central College
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Pella, IA

Central College

Private 4 Year

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22 Average ACT Score

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,169enrollment
  • $23,303net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1218SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance76%

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Hastings College
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Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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  • 936enrollment
  • $22,128net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance67%

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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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Winona Lake, IN
 

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,065enrollment
  • $18,317net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Mar 1

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Augustana College
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Rock Island, IL

Augustana College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 2,349enrollment
  • $24,660net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance47%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Olivet Nazarene University
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Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#20 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,255enrollment
  • $20,059net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance53%

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Oakland City University
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Oakland City, IN
 

Oakland City University

Private 4 Year

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20 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 880enrollment
  • $17,103net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 850-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance61%

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York College
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York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

Test Optional

 

  • 626enrollment
  • $17,835net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 800-1125SAT range
  • 14-27ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance59%

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Purdue University North Central Campus
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Westville, IN
 

Purdue University North Central Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

 

 

  • 6,092enrollment
  • $7,832net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA
Your 21 ACT
Admission Chance50%

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